Congenital intrapericardial aneurysmal dilatation of the left atrial appendage

Ann Thorac Surg. 1985 May;39(5):466-7. doi: 10.1016/s0003-4975(10)61960-1.

Abstract

Congenital intrapericardial aneurysmal dilatation of the left atrial appendage is a rare but correctable lesion. One such patient who underwent aneurysmectomy is described, and the literature is reviewed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Heart Aneurysm / congenital*
  • Heart Aneurysm / diagnostic imaging
  • Heart Aneurysm / surgery
  • Heart Atria / abnormalities*
  • Heart Atria / diagnostic imaging
  • Heart Atria / surgery
  • Humans
  • Pericardium
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed